Snow and ice pose a hazard on sidewalks, increasing the risk of injury to pedestrians, especially from falls and car accidents. However, when you go to clean it, you must comply with some regulations.
Before doing so, take into account the hours, what the correct process is, what happens if you cannot remove it, and the possible fines for breaking the rules.
5 rules when clearing or shoveling snow in New York
- First of all, as an owner, tenant, tenant, occupant, you are obliged to do so.
- Clearing snow or ice is only done after the snow has stopped falling
- You can’t throw snow on the street
- Clear a path at least four feet wide and remove snow and ice around fire hydrants as well as curb ramps.
These are the schedules for clearing snow and ice on sidewalks:
- Snowfall that ends between 7:00 am and 4:59 pm clears in 4 hours
- Snowfall that ends between 5:00 pm and 8:59 pm clears in 14 hours
- Snowfall that ends between 9:00 pm and 6:59 am clears before 11:00 am
If you do not comply with all these regulations, you risk receiving an increasing fine. The first violation is $100 dollars, then $150 and the following ones would be $250.
If you want to file a complaint about snow or ice on sidewalks, Click here.
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